I was left with two doors. The company wanted neither of them back. Mr. wanted to toss them but not me, no sir! I had plans. I thought they would make lovely chalk boards. I taped off the inside the panel and applied the chalk paint. It took two coats of paint. I painted the first coat in one direction and the second coat I painted perpendicular to the first coat. Now, this is where I know better but, well, oh! I know! I left the tape on and didn't take it off when I was done painting and a few days later when I got back to it the tape took what should have been nice pretty edges and ripped jagged edges. Ugh. Walk away.
Remove the tape before the paint completely dries! |
I cut the top and bottom straight then mitered the side strips, overlapping the the corners. |
I used the tape to frame out the chalk paint. It covered the jagged edges and added a nice finishing tough. I used a brayer to help adhere it well. Be careful because the edges can be sharp. Afterwards I used a spoon to burnish fit onto the board.
Some clean up is still needed-see the chalk paint outside the tape? |
If you are going to make a chalkboard be sure to rub your chalkboard down with a stick of chalk and then erase off. This primes your board so that the first thing you write on the board doesn't end up being there forever. After that- go wild!
I added a knob to hang my chalk from.
The doors were free. I had the chalk paint and the copper tape. The only thing this cost me was some time! The plan is to sell them because I have my eye on a paint sprayer.......
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You are so clever!!
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DeleteI like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon!
DeleteI love when things get re-purposed rather than thrown away!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About, Monday-Thursday link party!
Hi Karen, thanks for the invite! I just visited your blog for the first time and I will definitely be back. I did link up to your latest party. Many creative ideas there! Thanks again.
DeleteGreat idea, they turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Such a great repurpose! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at The Round-Up from the Before & After Wednesday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/03/the-round-up-from-before-after-wednesday_31.html Hope to see you again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
The blog focuses on the topic of home renovation, specifically the kitchen, and the author's own way of going through their them. The pictures in the blog show exactly how the changes were made as well as helpful tips and advice on what to do and is definitely helpful for anyone who wants to do renovations of their own.
ReplyDeleteFred Richardson @ SGK Home Solutions
What a great idea! Its so nice when a company apologizes for a mistake and doesn't make you return something. It gave you a great opportunity to make something creative out of something you didn't have to spend a penny on! Great job, definitely a project worth thinking about doing in my own home. We have some leftover cabinets in the basement from our remodel.
ReplyDeleteVan Lucas @ JPC Custom Homes
Thanks for visiting with me, Van. I am glad you liked the project!
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